Arcadia FYI

Hi, I'm your host, Christine Zito. Welcome! Driven by community, discussing and news, events, and information in around our city.

Each episode will feature interviews with community figures, business owners, professionals, city leaders, and experts.

11/29/2025

Gather around it is time for a sweet Christmas Story with Donna Choi, Merri Jill Finstrom, and Diana Bacero of Downtown Arcadia.

I like to thank our Sponsors:
Longo Toyota
Star Seven Financial Services with Francine Chiu
Santa Anita Park
Le Méridien Hotels in Arcadia and Pasadena

I sat down with Donna Choi, MJ Finstrom, and Diana Bacero as they share the story of the Downtown Arcadia Holiday Fair and why it evokes such a special, hometown feel. They share how a small idea became Arcadia’s favorite holiday street fair with 90+ booths, festive food and drinks, kids’ activi...

11/08/2025

Now that’s what I call a great story! The City of Arcadia has some truly fascinating tales about its beginnings—stories that both enlighten and surprise. I recently had the pleasure of talking with Ed Andersen, President of the Arcadia Historical Society, whose knowledge of local history is unmatched.

I like to thank our Sponsors!

Longo Toyota
Star Seven Financial Services with Francine Chiu
Le Méridien Hotels
Santa Anita Park
Here is the YouTube Podcast version: https://youtu.be/B7aRkSBYCgs

On Arcadia FYI with Christine Zito, I talk with Ed Andersen, about who build a city's soul in the City of Arcadia. Rich History, Great Story.

10/21/2025

I'm thrilled to present this special feature on Downtown Arcadia. We'll discuss the Halloween Haunting, other events hosted by Downtown Arcadia, and highlight some of the fantastic businesses in the area. It's genuinely a wonderful show.

Longo Toyota
Star Seven Financial Services with Francine Chiu
Le Méridien Hotels
Santa Anita Park

Here is the YouTube Podcast version, MUST SEE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq-tMKcwVD4

A tiny nonprofit team maps out a safe, walkable Halloween Haunting while revealing how email, giveaways, and partnerships turn community moments into real support for local businesses. We share routes, vendors, volunteer strategy, candy needs, and why collaboration beats algorithms. Halloween Haunti...

10/18/2025

WHOA! 🐎I go inside Santa Anita Park with Pete Siberell to explore racing, safety reforms, community events, and how Arcadia will host LA28 Olympics Equestrian. From seating tips and Clocker’s Corner to Enchant’s holiday light show, we map what to do and what’s next.

Thank you to our sponsors:
Longo Toyota
Star Seven Financial Services with Francine Chiu
Le Méridien Hotels Arcadia and Pasadena
Santa Anita Park

Watch this podcast on YouTube ... then you'll see the Enchant Holiday Show promotional.

ALSO: I will have a special show airing Monday with Downtown Arcadia ... Something Haunting is coming up. 👻🎃

Santa Anita Park with Pete Siberell. Unpack how a true Arcadia icon blends world-class racing, safer practices, and community.

10/05/2025

Good evening my fellow Arcadia friends and the surrounding communities. Another show is in the books as I had a blast interviewing Arcadia Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall.

Thank you to our sponsors:
Longo Toyota
Francine Chiu of Star Seven Financial
Santa Anita Park
and The Le Meridien Pasadena Arcadia (130 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA)
Thank you for all your support, your emails and Facebook message. Talking to some of you has been wonderful! Thank you.

I had the honor to sit down with Dr. David Vannasdall to explore how Arcadia Unified balances tradition, choice, and care to serve 9,000 students with a stable, future‑ready culture. From counseling roots to AI planning, we map what makes this district work and how families can partner well. stabi...

09/13/2025

It’s here: a conversation with City Councilman Paul P. Cheng. A thoughtful discussion. Truly insightful you don't want to miss.

Thank you to our sponsors:
Longo Toyota,
Santa Anita Park,
Le Meridien Pasadena Arcadia, and Francine Chiu
You can hear Arcadia FYI on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and iHeart Radio.

A Conversation with City Councilman Paul P. Cheng I sit down with Councilman Paul Cheng shares his journey from arriving in America as a Chinese immigrant to becoming an Arcadia City Council member while discussing his approach to local governance through thoughtful leadership and incremental progre...

08/31/2025

It's here! I talk with MJ Finstrom, owner of HUTdogs not only a great online marketer, but good friend. We dialogue about how you can market and promote beyond your website and be successful!

For those of you who have emailed me and Facebook messaged me, PLEASE be patient with me, I will be in touch with you very shortly. Thank you so much for all your comments and suggestions.

Thank you to our sponsors:
Longo Toyota,
Santa Anita Park,
Le Meridien Pasadena Arcadia, and Francine Chiu

You can hear Arcadia FYI on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and iHeart Radio.

Upcoming Shows:
Gaby Flores with the
Le Meridien Pasadena Arcadia
Dr. David Vannasdall, Superintendent of the Arcadia Unified School District
Councilman Paul P. Cheng, great interview!
Pete Siberell with the
Santa Anita Park, awesome things happening!

On Arcadia FYI we talk about online marketing. Building Your Online Brand: Email, Social Media, and AI Strategies with MJ Finstrom

08/09/2025

It's here. Arcadia FYI interview with Mayor Sharon Kwan, first Asian Woman Mayor of Arcadia and Former Mayor April Verlato.

Homelessness, Business Growth, and Safety: A Conversation with Mayor Sharon Kwan, First Asian Woman Mayor and former Mayor April Verlato

07/19/2025

Another Episode is up and LIVE with USC Arcadia Hospital dietitian, professor, and author, Victoria Buxton-Pacheco shares some great insights on summer nutrition, hydration needs, and healthy eating strategies during hot summer month.

Jul192025Lifestyles On this Episode of Arcadia FYI, USC Arcadia Hospital dietitian, professor, and author, Victoria Buxton-Pacheco shares some great insights on summer nutrition, hydration needs, and healthy eating strategies during hot summer month. She also challenges outdated health recommendatio...

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